seismic disturbance meaning

UK US /ˈsaɪzmɪk dɪˈstɝbəns/ 5 syllables

seismic disturbance (noun): an instance of agitation of the earth's crust.

Definition of seismic disturbance

  1. an instance of agitation of the earth's crust
    • the first shock of the earthquake came shortly after noon while workers were at lunch

    Synonyms: shock

    Type of: earthquake

How to pronounce seismic disturbance

seismic disturbance is pronounced /ˈsaɪzmɪk dɪˈstɝbəns/ in American English. It has 5 syllables.

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